Name: Responder Ballistic PPE Vest RTF System
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: 80-1213
Price: 1499.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,499.99

PRODUCT INFORMATION

North American Rescue · Rescue Task Force PPE

Responder Ballistic PPE Vest RTF System

The NAR Responder Ballistic Vest, rated NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA with an armored cummerbund, issued together with a Rescue Task Force chest-pouch medical kit and four C-A-T tourniquets. One donnable package that puts warm-zone protection and hemorrhage control on the same responder at the same time. Roughly 7 lb in the base vest, PFAS-free, fits to a 62 in. waist.

NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA4x C-A-T tourniquetsPFAS-freeApprox. 7 lb · to 62 in. waist

The reason to buy this as a system rather than as parts is that it removes the trip back to the rig. Four tourniquets on the vest is four casualties treated before anyone else arrives.

What's Included

One packing list across every colorway — only the shell color and reflective trim change. The list is split by function so a responder can check the vest, the hemorrhage-control load, the airway and chest items and the provider tools separately. Tap a section.

VIEW ▾Vest & Carriage Platform

1x NAR Responder Ballistic Vest with Armored Cummerbund — NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA
1x RTF Chest Pouch Medical Kit with Luminous Med ID Patch
2x Nylon Tourniquet Holder
2x C-A-T Holder
Hard armor plates and abdomen extender: NOT included — sold separately

VIEW ▾Hemorrhage Control

4x C-A-T (Combat Application Tourniquet) · evidence-based standard
2x 6 in. ETD Emergency Trauma Dressing
2x NAR Wound Packing Gauze · plain packing gauze — not a hemostatic

VIEW ▾Airway & Chest

2x NAR Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway, 28F (117 mm)
1x HyFin Vent Twin Pack — 2 vented chest seals

VIEW ▾Provider Tools & Documentation

3 pr Blue Responder Gloves, Large
1x Trauma Shears, Large
1x Scissor Leash
4x Combat Casualty Card
2x Permanent Marker, Large

VIEW ▾Colorways — shell color only — contents are identical

Black
Black w/Orange Reflective
Black w/Yellow Reflective
Red
Red w/Orange Reflective
Red w/Yellow Reflective
Navy Blue
Navy Blue w/Yellow Reflective
Coyote Tan
Coyote w/Orange Reflective
Coyote w/Yellow Reflective
Multicam

▾Specifications

Responder Ballistic PPE Vest RTF System — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue
Protection level (as stated)	NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA
Test standard and edition	NIJ Standard-0101.06
Special-threat testing (as stated)	North American Rescue states additional special-threat testing against fragmentation, 5.7x28 mm and 9 mm +P+.
Threat coverage (as published)	North American Rescue states the vest stops pistol calibers, naming .357 SIG and .44 Magnum, and fragmentation.
Hard armor	Not included. External plate pockets accept hard plates, sold separately.
Included tourniquets	4x C-A-T (Combat Application Tourniquet) — evidence-based standard
Weight (vest)	Approx. 7.0 lb
Dimensions	15 in. H x 18 in. W x 0.5 in. D
Max waist	62 in.
Sizing	Rapidly adjustable shoulder straps and cummerbund; NAR states one vest can be sized across crew members for per-shift issue
PFAS status	PFAS-free
Designed for	Rescue Task Force Fire/EMS; active-threat response; daily wear
Shipping restriction	MED-TAC does not ship body armor to Connecticut or New York, and this system ships with armor.

Special-threat testing and NIJ certification are different claims. NIJ certification attaches to a specific model tested to a specific standard edition and appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List; special-threat testing is commissioned and stated by the manufacturer.

▾Who Carries It

Rescue Task Force Fire/EMS crews entering the warm zone alongside law enforcement to reach casualties · Unified active-threat response teams standardizing protection and medical capability across every medical responder · Hospital and campus emergency response teams building an internal active-threat capability · Agencies running daily-wear armor programs, where PFAS-free construction is a career-length occupational-health decision.

Warm-zone deployment is a trained capability, not an equipment purchase. NAR states TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) training is required for effective warm-zone medical response, alongside cross-training with the law enforcement element on communication, scene geometry and entry procedure. Tourniquet and chest-seal use must sit inside your scope of practice and your medical director’s protocol. Level IIIA is a handgun and fragmentation protection level and offers no rifle protection; follow your agency armor policy for fitting, inspection and replacement.

Genuine North American Rescue

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Florida HQ — Medical SME-Led, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Black w/Orange Reflective
Black w/Yellow Reflective
Red
Red w/Orange Reflective
Red w/Yellow Reflective
Navy Blue
Navy Blue w/Yellow Reflective
Coyote Tan
Coyote w/Orange Reflective
Coyote w/Yellow Reflective
Multicam

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specification	Value
Width	18 Inches
Length	15 Inches
Height	0.5 Inches
Weight	9.1 Lbs.

Built around MARCH. Every medical product and kit aligns with the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Domestic & Military Shipping

Free Standard Shipping: Automatically applied at checkout on all orders $200 and above within the 48 contiguous United States (CONUS).

APO/FPO Military Addresses: Unconditionally free standard shipping on every order, with no minimum purchase required.

Order Processing & Tracking

Fulfillment Timeline: In stock merchandise ships within 48-72 hours from Florida HQ.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest RTF System include medical supplies?

Yes. The RTF System includes the vest, chest pouch carrier, and a configured medical kit. Consult the specific variant's product listing for the exact medical kit contents included in the RTF System package.

What ballistic protection level does the RTF System vest provide?

The RTF System includes the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest at NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA with fragmentation special-threat testing. It stops pistol calibers (.357 SIG, .44 Mag) and fragmentation. Hard armor plates can be added to the external plate pockets for rifle-threat environments.

Can the RTF System vest be shared between crew members on a shift?

Yes. The rapidly adjustable shoulder straps and 62 in. max waist allow one vest to size to different crew members. This is one of the key design features — agencies issuing per-shift rather than per-person can do so efficiently with the RTF System vest.

What is the NSN for the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest RTF System?

Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, cooperative purchasing options, and government pricing for the RTF System. FEMA grant eligibility and state cooperative purchasing vehicles may apply for Fire/EMS agency procurement.

Is training required to use the RTF System?

TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) training is required for effective warm-zone medical response. The RTF System provides the equipment; TECC training provides the protocol. Most RTF programs also require cross-training with the LE team in communication, scene geometry, and warm-zone entry procedures.